Amid the closing months of his presidency, Joe Biden's low profile has drawn sharp criticism from former Obama aides.

On their popular podcast Pod Save America, Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor, former aides to President Barack Obama, expressed concern over President Biden's diminishing public presence, as Fox News reports.

The particpants contrasted the situation with President-elect Donald Trump's conspicuous visibility, suggesting that Trump appears more presidential despite not yet being in office.

Podcasters Discuss Biden's Public Engagement

During a recent episode, the trio discussed the implications of Biden's absence from the public eye. They noted that while Trump is not yet president, his actions, such as announcing a massive $100 billion investment from Softbank Group, are characteristic of a sitting president. This has led to public confusion about the actual office holder.

Favreau pointed out, "It was more or less a standard presidential policy announcement, the main difference being: Trump isn’t president yet! A fact that’s getting easier and easier to forget as Joe Biden seems to be disappearing from the public stage as his term comes to an end."

They criticized Biden for not attending the Army-Navy football game, an event Trump used to showcase presidential-like pageantry, further blurring the lines between the president-elect and the incumbent.

Biden's Controversial Decisions and Party's Image

Lovett voiced frustration over Biden's performance in his final year, particularly his effectiveness as a communicator for Democratic Party values.

"I’m trying to separate basically my frustration with Joe Biden in his final year, culminating in that debate and hanging on, and how much we paid for having somebody who just wasn’t an articulate and comprehensive messenger, not just on behalf of his own presidency, but on behalf of progressivism, democracy -- and I am very angry about that," he said.

Further exacerbating the Democratic Party's challenges, Vietor commented on Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter.

This action, he argued, cast a typical politician's shadow over Biden, contradicting the party's anti-corruption stance and fostering public cynicism.

"Now everyone looks stupid. Everyone looks like they are full of s---," Vietor expressed.

Lovett added, "Joe Biden believes in tradition and institutions, and we should only have one president at a time, and I think it’s a surprising choice to allow it to be Donald Trump," showcasing his sarcasm towards the situation.

Implications of Biden's Leadership Style

The hosts discussed at length the implications of Biden's leadership style and decisions.

"I guess what I’m more concerned about than am I seeing Joe Biden enough -- maybe he’s right that people don’t want to hear from him -- it’s more, like, do I feel confident right now that Joe Biden behind the scenes is thinking of every single way he can try to future-proof the White House?" Lovett pondered, questioning the strategic efforts of the outgoing president.

Their critique was not limited to Biden but extended to a broader disappointment with political figures who appear cynical and dishonest, exacerbated by actions like the controversial pardon.

This sentiment reflects a growing distrust in political leadership, mirrored in public sentiment and discussions.

The episode of Pod Save America not only highlighted concerns about Biden's visibility but also underscored significant issues within the Democratic Party as it transitions out of power.

The trio's comments shed light on the challenges facing the party, particularly as it struggles to maintain its image and cohesiveness in the face of Trump's assertive pre-presidency actions.